Jeannette & Thijs

About Jeannette & Thijs

“Having Jeannette and Thijs house sit this summer has been a wonderful experience for us and our menagerie of 3 cats and 2 dogs. Jeannette and Thijs are a delightful couple who endeared themselves to us immediately. They are both kind, caring and gentle and we had absolutely no doubt our home and furry friends would be in very capable hands. Our...

“Having Jeannette and Thijs house sit this summer has been a wonderful experience for us and our menagerie of 3 cats and 2 dogs. Jeannette and Thijs are a delightful couple who endeared themselves to us immediately. They are both kind, caring and gentle and we had absolutely no doubt our home and furry friends would be in very capable hands. Our poorly cat was much doted on and was much stronger and more lively upon our return which was a huge relief. The house was beautiful and clean and we could not have wished for a more friendly welcoming home than we got from them. Nothing was too much trouble. We were lucky enough to spend a bit of time with Jeannette and Thijs after our vacation to get to know them better. They both have fabulous senses of humour and we all thoroughly enjoyed their company. I would not hesitate to recommend them as fabulous house sitters and would welcome them back to our home any time!" Claire, Newbury, UK August 2017

Together, my husband and I have owned and loved seven dogs (Golden Retrievers, Dalmatian, Dachshund, Shih Tzu and German Shepherds), four cats (Siamese and tabby), turtles, parakeets, fish, rabbits, ducks, chickens and, in years past, exercised and groomed other people’s horses. We also have experience administering medication to ailing animals. Having lived on a small, Pacific island for ten years where we ran our vacation rental business one has to be prepared to remedy any number of situations which may arise at a moments notice. My husbands background is in oenology and computer science.and I was a researcher at university and am a writer/artist. We are patient and calm with a great sense of humor!

Why we want to house sit

We sold our business in 2016 and are looking forward to visiting other areas. As we no longer have our own pets we would thoroughly enjoy loving and caring for your beloved pets as if they were our own!

Our experience

Having immensely enjoyed owning and managing our rental business (with excellent references!) we are very well equipped to take care of your home. Our worldwide clients gave us a great experience as well as great ratings with VRBO and AirBnB. We are both international travelers, nonsmokers and financially independent. We are a sociable, educated, organized and down to earth, vibrant couple with skills in gardening, pools, water filtration systems, wood burning stoves, computers, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance. Please let us know if you would like to Skype with us. Warm regards - Jeannette & Thijs

Reviews (18)

Melissa - Lalinde, France

09 October - 02 November 2018

Thijs and Jeannette are a charming couple who looked after our home and our 2 dogs to our great satisfaction. They kept us informed of any interesting events while we were away. They also took us to and brought us back from the airport. On our return, both house and dogs were clean and tidy and ... + More

Thijs and Jeannette are a charming couple who looked after our home and our 2 dogs to our great satisfaction. They kept us informed of any interesting events while we were away. They also took us to and brought us back from the airport. On our return, both house and dogs were clean and tidy and the dogs were happy, well exercised and fed.We have no hesitation in recommending Thijs and Jeannette to other home owners as reliable and honest house sitters who will look after a property and all the animals as if they are their own

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Julie - Hyères, France

04 August - 19 August 2018

Jeannette and Thijs were lovely pet- and house- sitters. We returned to our home in tip-top shape with our cat happy and well. They sent photos and updates throughout their stay and an email before leaving about the state of things. Everything was washed and put away - what a great way to come ho... + More

Jeannette and Thijs were lovely pet- and house- sitters. We returned to our home in tip-top shape with our cat happy and well. They sent photos and updates throughout their stay and an email before leaving about the state of things. Everything was washed and put away - what a great way to come home! They followed up with a final email to check in that everything was okay once we arrived, which was a very considerate. Our cat is missing them. :)

We highly recommend Jeannette and Thijs for anyone looking for organised, self-sufficient and reliable housesitters. You won't be disappointed.

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Jean - Calistoga, California, United States

24 February - 11 March 2018

This is the second time we've had the pleasure of leaving our home and cat to Jeannette & Thijs. They are wonderful people who will take perfect care of your home and pets. Thank you, J&T! + More

This is the second time we've had the pleasure of leaving our home and cat to Jeannette & Thijs. They are wonderful people who will take perfect care of your home and pets. Thank you, J&T!

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About Jeannette & Thijs

“Having Jeannette and Thijs house sit this summer has been a wonderful experience for us and our menagerie of 3 cats and 2 dogs. Jeannette and Thijs are a delightful couple who endeared themselves to us immediately. They are both kind, caring and gentle and we had absolutely no doubt our home and furry friends would be in very capable hands. Our poorly cat was much doted on and was much stronger and more lively upon our return which was a huge relief. The house was beautiful and clean and we could not have wished for a more friendly welcoming home than we got from them. Nothing was too much trouble. We were lucky enough to spend a bit of time with Jeannette and Thijs after our vacation to get to know them better. They both have fabulous senses of humour and we all thoroughly enjoyed their company. I would not hesitate to recommend them as fabulous house sitters and would welcome them ......

“Having Jeannette and Thijs house sit this summer has been a wonderful experience for us and our menagerie of 3 cats and 2 dogs. Jeannette and Thijs are a delightful couple who endeared themselves to us immediately. They are both kind, caring and gentle and we had absolutely no doubt our home and furry friends would be in very capable hands. Our poorly cat was much doted on and was much stronger and more lively upon our return which was a huge relief. The house was beautiful and clean and we could not have wished for a more friendly welcoming home than we got from them. Nothing was too much trouble. We were lucky enough to spend a bit of time with Jeannette and Thijs after our vacation to get to know them better. They both have fabulous senses of humour and we all thoroughly enjoyed their company. I would not hesitate to recommend them as fabulous house sitters and would welcome them back to our home any time!" Claire, Newbury, UK August 2017

Together, my husband and I have owned and loved seven dogs (Golden Retrievers, Dalmatian, Dachshund, Shih Tzu and German Shepherds), four cats (Siamese and tabby), turtles, parakeets, fish, rabbits, ducks, chickens and, in years past, exercised and groomed other people’s horses. We also have experience administering medication to ailing animals. Having lived on a small, Pacific island for ten years where we ran our vacation rental business one has to be prepared to remedy any number of situations which may arise at a moments notice. My husbands background is in oenology and computer science.and I was a researcher at university and am a writer/artist. We are patient and calm with a great sense of humor!

Why we want to house sit

We sold our business in 2016 and are looking forward to visiting other areas. As we no longer have our own pets we would thoroughly enjoy loving and caring for your beloved pets as if they were our own!

Our experience

Having immensely enjoyed owning and managing our rental business (with excellent references!) we are very well equipped to take care of your home. Our worldwide clients gave us a great experience as well as great ratings with VRBO and AirBnB. We are both international travelers, nonsmokers and financially independent. We are a sociable, educated, organized and down to earth, vibrant couple with skills in gardening, pools, water filtration systems, wood burning stoves, computers, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance. Please let us know if you would like to Skype with us. Warm regards - Jeannette & Thijs